División administrativa

Independencia

Feriado nacional

National Day, 10 Septiembre (1967); note - day of the national referendum to decide whether to remain with the UK or join Spain

Constitución

5 Junio 2006; came into force 2 Enero 2007

Sufragio

18 años de edad; universal; and British citizens who have been residents six months or more

Poder Executivo

jefe de estado: Queen ELIZABETH II (desde 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Vice Admiral Sir Adrian JOHNS (desde 26 October 2009) jefe de gobierno: Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (desde 9 December 2011) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister elections: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor